Journals of George Whitefield
Overview
Journals of George Whitefield takes a close-up look at the life of this great evangelist, from his own pen. Inspirational and thought-provoking, these journals encapsulate the life, character, and wisdom of this godly man. Also contained in this set of journals are the two brief autobiographical resources entitled A Short Account of God's Dealings with the Reverend George Whitefield and A Further Account of God's Dealings with the Reverend George Whitefield.
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“God soon showed me; for in reading a few lines further, that ‘true religion was union of the soul with God, and Christ formed within us,’ a ray of Divine light was instantaneously darted in upon my soul, and from that moment, but not till then, did I know that I must be a new creature.” (Page 37)
“He loved the world that hated him. He had no preferences but in favour of the ignorant, the miserable, and the poor.’” (Pages 2–3)
“The spirit of mourning was taken from me, and I knew what it was truly to rejoice in God my Saviour: and, for some time, could not avoid singing psalms wherever I was; but my joy gradually became more settled, and, blessed be God, has abode and increased in my soul, saving a few casual intermissions, ever since.” (Page 48)
“Only Mr. Delamott is with me, till God shall stir up the hearts of some of His servants, who, putting their lives in His hands, shall come over and help us, where the harvest is so great, and the labourers so few. What if thou art the man, Mr. Whitefield?” (Page 72)
“God, who is rich in mercy, thereby forewarned me of my danger, stirred up my heart to pray against spiritual pride, and kept me, as I hope He will to the end, in some measure always humbled before Him.” (Page 61)
Reading the life of such a great saint—this Christ-loving, gospel-centered minister—has served to rekindle my passion for the gospel and rejuvenate the love of God in my soul more than once.
—Online Reviewer
- Title: Journals of George Whitefield
- Authors: Canon Hay Aitken, Cowper Foster, and John Foster
- Editor: William Wale
- Publisher: Henry J. Drane
- Publication Date: 1905
- Pages: 515
George Whitefield (1714–1770) was born in Gloucester, England. The son of a poor widow, he went on to study at Oxford, where he met Charles and John Wesley. The Wesley brothers were a part of what was referred to as the "Holy Club" on campus, which Whitefield joined and by which he was quite influenced, later becoming the president. His passion for theater and public speaking made him quite popular quickly as he became a traveling evangelist, and his projective voice allowed him to speak outdoors rather than in a church setting. He believed in preaching his sermons without notes in order to allow room for the Holy Spirit to guide his speaking, and was known for his theatrical delivery. In 1738, he came to America for the first of seven trips he would make across the ocean. During this first trip, he founded the orphanage Bethseda, just outside of Savannah, GA. Throughout his life, he toured all over New England, as well as England, Scotland, and Wales, preaching to crowds of up to tens of thousands at a time, greatly influencing the Great Awakening and the early Methodist Church.
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